Today's volcano: warning of further eruption and risk of tsunami

When hot magma rapidly bursts out of the ground and encounters cold water, this 'fuel-coolant interaction' can be akin to a weapons-grade chemical explosion. Previous eruptions on the Hunga islands could indicate the system is being 'recharged' for a once-in-a-thousand-year event like last week. The kingdom of Tonga doesn't often attract the world's attention, but the massive eruption of an underwater volcano on January 15 sent a shockwave, literally, around the world.

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